Engineering Technician (Aerospace/Spacecraft Manufacturing)

Location: Redondo Beach, California 90278

Contract: 4-month contract with potential extension (1st shift, 9/80A schedule). Travel required: 10% of the time. US citizenship required.

About the Role

At Northrop Grumman, we have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history—from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have fun along the way.

As a member of the Spacecraft Operations department, you’ll be responsible for the assembly, test, and launch of a wide variety of spacecraft and payloads.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties assisting mechanical engineers in the development, assembly, and integration of Space Vehicle mechanical and electro-mechanical components, assemblies, and systems.
• Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies.
• Participates in the development of sub-system and system test methodology.
• Assists with setting up and tests complete prototype and flight units and sub-assemblies under operational conditions.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Willing to work any shift and cover extended work weeks as required.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge in manufacturing operations and procedures as it pertains to mechanical assembly with a high attention to detail.
• Hands-on knowledge and experience with the use of a variety of hand tools and mechanical equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office to supplement work order and other data requirements.
• Comprehension with reading drawings, process specifications, and work order instructions.
• Experience working in clean room environments.
• Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments.
• Experienced in spacecraft production and test methodologies.

Pay

$48.00–$57.95 per hour on W2.